‘How Special is Special K?’: The Science Behind the Ketamine Hype
"It is a bit of a wild west at the moment."
We Spoke to People Who Started Using ChatGPT As Their Therapist
Mental health experts worry the high cost of healthcare is driving more people to confide in OpenAI's chatbot, which often reproduces harmful biases.
I Relived My Own Traumatic Arranged Marriage Journey While Watching ‘Indian Matchmaking’ on Netflix
I survived going through the arranged marriage journey and this is my story. Spoiler alert: “Compromise” was involved.
How I Reclaimed My Relationship with Ramadan
“What changed was finding... feminist and queer religious leaders who’ve been questioning sexist interpretations of the Qur’an and proposing new ones.”
Arkansas Makes It Illegal For Minors to Be on Social Media Without Parental Consent
The state’s governor signed a new bill requiring social media companies to obtain a photo ID of every new user, to prevent teens from lying on the internet more.
Hyperfixation, Love Bombing: How ADHD Complicates Attraction
Experts say the constant search for novelty and stimulation can have both good and bad effects on people’s relationships.
How Eco-Anxiety is Killing the Climate Movement
Our existential angst at the future of the planet refers to a real danger. But it also allows us to bury our heads in the sand.
The ‘Bare Minimum Mondays’ Trend is Probably What Your Burnt Out Self Needs
A viral TikTok trend advocates for doing the bare minimum required of you at work on a Monday. But is this self-care or slacking?
Been Body-shamed by Your Parents? Here’s How to Help Yourself Heal.
Being body-shamed by the people who are supposed to love you unconditionally cuts deep. Those who made it to the other side share insights on their journey to self-acceptance and love.
Why is Isolation so Appealing After a Break-Up?
Your hobbies aren’t fun anymore, your friends are pissing you off and the 2 minute noodles have lost their definitely-real-chicken taste.
Don’t Listen to TikTok: An Expert Explains Gaslighting
Think twice before taking advice from someone with baby bangs.
'Horribly Unethical': Startup Experimented on Suicidal Teens on Social Media With Chatbot
Koko, a mental health nonprofit, found at-risk teens on platforms like Facebook and Tumblr, then tested an unproven intervention on them without obtaining informed consent. “It’s nuanced,” said the founder.